Can “Do Less, Then Obsess” Make You More Productive?
Last week I wrote about Value-Based Work as one of 7 “Work smarter” practices described in the book, Great at Work by
Category: Professional Development
Professional Development areas where we try to help you grow
Running and Truss Design
I’ve been running for years and often think about the correlation between running and effective truss design. One aspect is
Experienced Designers Wanted
If you have ever wanted to start your own business and work from home, GDI presents a unique opportunity to
Book Review: RE-WORK
I’ve been reading Jason Fried’s writings for over a year now. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Basecamp. Not
The Many Faces of the Parapet Truss
There are many projects these days that require a parapet wall in the building design. To understand in detail the
Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 4)
In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. In Part 2, we began
Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 3)
In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. In Part 2, we began
Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 2)
In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. Please click here to review.
Analog Design of Trusses with M-Blocks
With the MiTek software being so powerful these days, one thing truss designers often overlook is the proper application of
Gable End Sheathing in MiTek
Are you aware that the MiTek software will allow you to sheath your gables in the software? Are you using
Designers Wanted
If you have ever wanted to start your own business and work from home, GDI presents a unique opportunity to
Continuing Education: A Cost or an Investment?
I was privileged to attend a Virginia Tech continuing education course titled “Introduction to Structural Design of Wood Buildings per